At our college, every student is part of a House for their entire time with us, fostering a strong sense of connection, pride, and school spirit. Our House system is centred around healthy competition and camaraderie, offering a fun and engaging way for students to get involved.
We currently have four Houses, each represented by a distinct colour:
- Chandler (Blue)
- Freeman (Yellow)
- Hollows (Red)
- Paterson (Green)
Exciting news for 2025: we will be introducing mascots for each House! Students will play an active role in designing these mascots, with the final selections chosen by a school-wide vote.
Throughout the year, students can earn points for their House by participating in a wide range of curricular and co-curricular activities. Key events include:
- Swimming Sports
- Athletics Day
- Cross Country
In 2025, we are expanding the House system to offer even more ways for students to earn points, including for attendance, upholding our Positive Behaviour Expectations and Values, and participating in additional extracurricular activities.
By joining in, students not only help their House succeed but also build team spirit and inspire their peers to do the same!
CHANDLER (History / politician / community category)
Alfred E. Chandler was a local councillor from 1901 – 1935. Boronia was named by Chandler in 1915 after the plant, Boronia, he grew on his property (along with daffodils). Prior to this Boronia was considered part of Bayswater. The property was then donated for use as the primary school. Chandler is also suggested as it will keep the Boronia Primary history alive being one of the Primary School’s original house names.
FREEMAN (Sporting legend / female / indigenous representative category)
Australian’s most successful athlete, Cathy Freeman. She was the first ever Aboriginal Commonwealth Games gold medallist. Ambassador of the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation and for the charity Cottage by the Sea. 1998 Australian of the Year.
HOLLOWS (Science / health / charity category)
Fred Hollows was famous for helping people in need, particularly people who were sick and poor. Specialising in health care for Indigenous Australians living in remote outback communities and drastically reduced the cost of cataract surgery, preventing blindness. Started the Fred Hollows Foundation
PATERSON OBE (17 February 1864 – 5 February 1941)
Banjo Paterson was an Australian bush poet, journalist and author. He wrote many ballads and poems about Australian life, focusing particularly on the rural and outback areas, including the district around Binalong, New South Wales, where he spent much of his childhood. Paterson’s more notable poems include “Waltzing Matilda”, “The Man from Snowy River” and “Clancy of the Overflow”.
